School Administrator / Receptionist
| Posting date: | 30 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2024 |
| Location: | Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 0PB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 07903f94-8031-472b-863c-dd7e5db51c19 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• A positive, professional, and approachable individual with strong communication skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Competence in using ICT systems, including SIMS and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a school or similar environment is desirable but not essential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What the school offers its staff
• A competitive salary and generous pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• The chance to work in a supportive team with strong leadership and future prospects
Further details about the role
Are you an organised, friendly, and professional individual with a passion for creating a welcoming environment? Horsenden Primary is looking for an Administrator/Receptionist to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school's front office, school communications, and supporting the welfare of our students.
The role:
• Serve as the first point of contact for all visitors, providing a warm, welcoming, and professional reception.
• Manage the school’s diary and communications, keeping staff and parents informed of important dates and appointments.
• Administrative duties including handling correspondence, school emails, filing, typing, organising meetings and hospitality.
• Ensure safeguarding and signing-in procedures are followed for all visitors, contractors, staff and pupils.
• Manage office supplies and resources, ensuring stock levels are maintained and office equipment is fully operational.
• Adhere to the school’s safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies at all times.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service . In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.
• A positive, professional, and approachable individual with strong communication skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Competence in using ICT systems, including SIMS and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a school or similar environment is desirable but not essential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What the school offers its staff
• A competitive salary and generous pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• The chance to work in a supportive team with strong leadership and future prospects
Further details about the role
Are you an organised, friendly, and professional individual with a passion for creating a welcoming environment? Horsenden Primary is looking for an Administrator/Receptionist to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school's front office, school communications, and supporting the welfare of our students.
The role:
• Serve as the first point of contact for all visitors, providing a warm, welcoming, and professional reception.
• Manage the school’s diary and communications, keeping staff and parents informed of important dates and appointments.
• Administrative duties including handling correspondence, school emails, filing, typing, organising meetings and hospitality.
• Ensure safeguarding and signing-in procedures are followed for all visitors, contractors, staff and pupils.
• Manage office supplies and resources, ensuring stock levels are maintained and office equipment is fully operational.
• Adhere to the school’s safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies at all times.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service . In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.